Scientists say that grime on urban surfaces does not absorb and lock away nitrogen gases - it re-releases them when hit by sunlight.

Oil and gas giant Shell has been granted the final permit it needs to begin drilling below the ocean floor for oil in the Arctic.

Scientists, universities and farming leaders write to Scotland's rural affairs secretary raising concerns about a ban on growing GM crops.

Islamic environmental and religious leaders have called on rich and oil producing nations to rapidly embrace renewable energy.

The Oil and Gas Authority has announced 27 more locations in England where licences to frack for shale oil and gas will be offered.